How to Get a Marriage License in New Mexico
New Mexico marriage license at a glance
- License fee
- $25 (statewide statutory fee; County Clerk)
- Waiting period
- none
- Minimum age
- 18 without consent
- Blood test
- no
Confirm the fee before you go. check the exact, current fee on the issuing county clerk's own fee schedule. This page is informational only and is not legal advice.
Couples seeking a marriage license in New Mexico must apply at the County Clerk's office in the county where they wish to marry. The statewide statutory fee is $25. There is no waiting period, and no blood test is required. Applicants must present a government-issued photo ID and proof of age. The state's marriage statute imposes no residency requirement. Individuals aged 18 and older may marry without consent; those aged 16 or 17 may marry with parental consent; and those under 16 may marry only with both parental consent and a court order.
The marriage license itself has no statutory expiration date, though applicants should use it promptly and confirm its validity period with their County Clerk. Two witnesses who are at least 18 years old must sign the marriage license. The $25 fee is set at the state level and does not vary by county. Prospective applicants should verify the exact current fee, application procedures, and all eligibility requirements with their County Clerk's office before applying, as administrative rules may change.
What a marriage license actually is
A marriage license is the government document that authorizes your marriage; you apply for it before the ceremony, and once it’s signed and returned it becomes your marriage record. The fee, waiting period and ID rules below are what each state and county sets — always confirm the exact current amount with the issuing clerk.
| Requirement | New Mexico |
|---|---|
| License fee | $25 (statewide statutory fee; County Clerk) |
| Fee set by | State (statewide) |
| Waiting period | none |
| License validity | no statutory expiration (use promptly; confirm with county) |
| ID required | government photo ID; proof of age |
| Residency required | no |
| Minimum age | 18 without consent; 16-17 with parental consent; under 16 with consent AND court order |
| Blood test | no |
| Witnesses | 2 witnesses (18+) sign the marriage license |
| Online option | no statewide online option; apply at the County Clerk |
| Where to apply | County Clerk (statewide $25 fee, county-administered) |
| Governing law | Set by state statute — refer to your state’s official statutes and the issuing County Clerk for the governing rule |
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Compiled from public-record New Mexico marriage law and the issuing agency, verified June 2026. Primary source → · How we compile this. Informational only — not legal advice.